Civil Engineer – Site Development (Land Development / Civil Design)

Overview We are seeking a Civil Engineer with site development experience to join a growing engineering team focused on civil design, land development, and municipal infrastructure projects. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of projects from concept through construction in a collaborative, hands-on environment. This is an excellent fit for a mid-level engineer (3+ years of experience) ready to step into greater responsibility across design, coordination, and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities Lead and support civil/site design projects from concept through construction Develop and review grading, drainage, stormwater, utility, and site development plans Perform engineering calculations and ensure compliance with local, state, and municipal standards Prepare construction plan sets and support permitting and approval processes Coordinate with land surveyors, planners, clients, and municipal agencies Support construction-phase engineering and respond to review comments Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE required; ABET-accredited preferred) 3+ years of civil engineering experience in site development or land development Proficiency in AutoCAD (AutoCAD Civil 3D strongly preferred) Experience producing civil engineering drawings and construction plan sets Knowledge of grading, drainage, stormwater, and utility design principles Strong communication and coordination skills Preferred Experience Experience with commercial, residential, municipal, or industrial site development projects Familiarity with municipal permitting and plan review processes Exposure to hydrology/hydraulics tools (e.g., HydroCAD, StormCAD, HEC-RAS, or similar) Experience working in small to mid-sized consulting engineering firms EIT certification or progress toward PE licensure Technical Skills AutoCAD / Civil 3D (surface modeling, grading, alignments, earthwork) Site grading, drainage, and stormwater design Utility layout (water, sanitary, storm systems) Construction document production for municipal submittals Engineering calculations and regulatory compliance Location & Work Environment On-site role based in Wheeling, IL (Chicago NW suburbs) Typical commute range: 20–40 minutes from surrounding suburbs (e.g., Arlington Heights, Schaumburg, Des Plaines, Buffalo Grove, Mount Prospect) Local candidates preferred due to the on-site nature of the role Why Join Us Work on full-cycle civil/site development projects with direct impact on design decisions, permitting outcomes, and construction execution. Join a team that values practical engineering expertise and hands-on project ownership.